Best Fries In Detroit
Roast
1128 Washington Ave
Detroit, MI 48226
(313) 442-1600
roastdetroit.com
Successful restaurateur and celebrity chef Michael Symon opened Roast in Detroit in 2008. Fans call it a "carnivore's dream," but French Fry connoisseurs can relax knowing that there are phenomenal fries here. Rosemary fries in fact, served with their sweet and spicy house ketchup.
Small Plates
1521 Broadway St
Detroit, MI 48226
(313) 963-0497
smallplates.com
Signature Hand-Cut Fries served with a duo of dipping sauces and malt vinegar. The house-made ketchup has a barbecue sauce kick and the garlic aioli is awesome! By the way, I think aioli is fancy pants mayo. For 4 bucks they're a steal.
Jolly Pumpkin Artisan Ales
311 S Main St
Ann Arbor, MI 48104
jollypumpkin.com
Get a nice sized portion of crispy shoestring fries, seasoned with truffle salt and fresh rosemary. Not a bad deal for $5. The owners strive to keep their menu stocked with local and sustainable foods. It's also a beer snob's heaven.
Five Guys Burgers & Fries
508 Monroe St
Detroit, MI 48226
(313) 237-7777
fiveguys.com
Fresh cut potatoes fried in 100% peanut oil. The Cajun seasoning has a nice kick without leaving a burn. Peanut allergy sufferers be warned. You get free peanuts while you wait or while you dine in. Holy smokes! They used 127,042,520 lbs of potatoes in 2010!
Slows Bar Bq
2138 Michigan Ave
Detroit, MI 48216
(313) 962-9828
slowsbarbq.com
Fans love the waffle fries here. They come with melted Hoffman's Cheddar cheese on top. In case you missed it... they also have kickin' barbecue. Come during off hours unless you are okay with waiting.
Yummy Yams (sweet potato fries)
Traffic Jam & Snug in midtown
The sweet potato fries are a fan favorite.
Zingerman's Roadhouse in Ann Arbor
Enjoy these delicious, thick cut and crispy sweet potato fries, plus five star service.
Majestic Café
Chef Raven Crane serves up yam fries with clover honey.
Honorable mention:
The Fly Trap in Ferndale
If you can get past the quirky menu, you'll find some nicely prepared fries here. Locals rave about the Huevos Rancheros.
Rosie O'Grady's in Ferndale
Fresh cut and lightly seasoned with garlic. *nom nom nom*
Duly's Place downtown
Get the chili cheese fries. Bonus ... interesting crowd.
BlackFinn American Saloon in Royal Oak
There's a crispy batter on these fries. Be warned that Friday and Saturday nights the crowd can get a little annoying with hipsters and loudmouths.
Ahmo' Gyros and Deli in Ann Arbor
Inexpensive! Fries come with most of the combo platters and they are crispy and delicious.
Casey's Tavern in Ann Arbor
These steak fries will hit the spot. Try the garlicky ranch dipping sauce.
Bates Hamburgers in Livonia
Crinkle cut fries are hot and a little on the soft side. Ask for them well done if you like them super crispy. Chili Cheese fries come highly recommended.
Bray's in Westland
Crinkle cut fries, good sliders, good prices
